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Job ID:
201603
Associate Director, Agricultural Research/Extension Center ( EV Smith Farm Services Unit)
Auburn University
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Date Posted
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Dec. 15, 2022
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Title
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Associate Director, Agricultural Research/Extension Center ( EV Smith Farm Services Unit) |
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University
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL, United States
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Department
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EV SMITH RESEARCH CENTER |
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Application Deadline
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Open until filled |
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Position Start Date
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Available immediately |
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Job Summary
This position is located at the EVSRC – Headquarters – Farm Services Unit in Shorter, AL.
The E.V. Smith Research Center of Auburn University is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Director. The individual in this position will provide leadership to the Director of the E.V. Smith Research Center in collaboration with the administration, Department Heads, and Dean for the College of Agriculture and the Director and Associate Directors of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations and implementation of operational and research projects of a unit within an agricultural research center and acting as unit head in the absence of the Director for technical, administrative, and resource management matters at the center to support all AAES programs related to row crop production for research, teaching, and/or extension programs. Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn.
It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs and may include the following:
- Planning, overseeing, and implementing all aspects of a research unit to include design, system installation, operation, and data collection for precision agriculture and soil fertility research, teaching, and extension projects.
- Interacting with a variety of individuals and groups for tours, seminars, and presentations;
- Scheduling, monitoring, and maintaining records of research;
- Procuring equipment and supplies to sustain research projects;
- Supervising machinery operation, maintenance, and repair;
- Supervising and/or monitors clean up and sanitation of research facility and equipment;
- May assist in the development and monitoring of the department budget;
- Ensuring compliance with pesticide application, procedure, and standards, as well as other regulations specific to execution of job responsibilities;
- Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes directing and coordinating work schedules, training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.
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